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Healthcare Social Worker Salary in Oregon (2026)
$40.55 per hour · take-home ≈ $61,363/year ($5,114/month) for a single filer
Oregon is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Healthcare Social Workers (4th of 51), with a median about 21% above the national average. Of the 2,320 Healthcare Social Worker jobs BLS counts in Oregon, the typical worker earns $84,350 a year — though pay ranges from $60,480 for newcomers to $111,720 at the top.
Healthcare Social Worker pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $60,480 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $67,170 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $84,350 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $101,640 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $111,720 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,320 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in Oregon (occupation code 21-1022, “Healthcare Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Healthcare Social Worker salary of $84,350 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $61,363 — an effective tax rate of 27.3%.
| Gross (median) | $84,350 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,727 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,453 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$6,807 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,363 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,114 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oregon paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Healthcare Social Worker make in Oregon?
- The median Healthcare Social Worker salary in Oregon is $84,350 per year ($40.55 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $67,170 and $101,640.
- What is the take-home pay for a Healthcare Social Worker in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $84,350, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $61,363 per year ($5,114 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.3%.
- How many Healthcare Social Worker jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 2,320 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in Oregon in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Oregon state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Oregon.